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SevereNHTSA·24E055000·Announced 2024-06-28

Ford Recalls Electronic Power Assist Steering Gears for Calibration Defect

Ford is recalling 7,442 electronic power assist steering gears sold as replacement parts for 2018-2023 models due to a calibration defect that may cause the steering wheel to turn unintentionally.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering control) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling 7,442 electronic power assist steering (EPAS) gears. These units were sold as replacement service parts for certain 2018-2023 Mustang, 2018-2020 F-150, 2018-2021 Expedition, and 2018-2021 Navigator vehicles. The recall is due to a defect where the secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly.

This calibration issue can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions. A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) software or provide a refund, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
7,442

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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